General Contact Information

Executive Office: 
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
One Constitution Plaza
2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-256-2800

• Karen Senich, Acting Executive Director
  Phone: 860-256-2800
   
• An-Ming Truxes, Arts Division Director
  Phone: 860-256-2800
   
• Karen Senich, Acting Film Division Director
  Phone: 860-256-2800
   
• Karen Senich, Acting History Division Director
   
• Karen Senich, Acting Tourism Division Director

Connecticut Open House Day - June 9, 2007

Connecticut Open House Day Event Materials:

Welcome Letter for Particpants
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 64KB)

Connecticut Open House Event Information
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 59.9KB)

Connecticut Open House
Participating Property Agreement Form
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 300KB)

Connecticut Open House Handbook
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 1.46MB)

Press Release Template
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 27.3KB)

Letter of Invitation to Local Officials
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 27.5KB)

Ambassador Program Sign-Up Sheet
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 9.3KB)

Evaluation Form
(In Adobe Acrobat Format -9.93KB)

The Economic Impact of the Arts, Film, History and Tourism Industries in Connecticut

The Economic Impact of the Arts, Film, History and Tourism Industries in Connecticut 2004 - Executive Sumary
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 528KB)

The Economic Impact of the Arts, Film, History and Tourism Industries in Connecticut 2004 - Full Report
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 1.46MB)

Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism's
Strategic Plan

Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism's
Strategic Plan - Tourism Division

Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism
Tourism Division-Strategic Plan 2007-08
Executive Summary
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 1.63MB)

Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
2006 Brand Image Study

Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
2006 Brand Image Study
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 799KB)

Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
Brand Standards - Connecticut Tourism

Brand Standards - Connecticut Tourism
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 2.9MB)

Connectictut Vacation Guide and Culture Guide
Listing Guidelines

Connecticut Vacation Guide Listing Guidelines
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 306KB)
 

Connecticut Culture Guide Listing Guidelines
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 296KB)

Event Listing Survey Form
Deadline November 15, 2006!
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 410KB)

Connecticut Literature Distribution Service

Literature Distribution Program Guidelines and Application Form
(In Adobe Acrobat Format - 126KB) 

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Tourism Staff & Services

The following is a list of staff members within the Tourism Division with each members individual area of service expertise.

Tourism Division Director

• Administration
• Personnel
• Legislation
• New England Regional
• Interagency Liaison
• Policy
• New Product Development
• Budget
• State/National Liaison
• Press Liaison

Marketing Director
Barbara Cieplak, (860) 256-2745, e-mail

• Marketing Program
• Tourism Research
• Program Coordination & Evaluation
• Major Travel Associations, Interests
• Strategic Development for Tourism
• PR - In/out of State
• Special Promotions
• Support Services

Administrative Assistant, (860) 256-2748

• Office coordination
• Contract processing and Control
• File Central
• CCT Support
• Support Services Coordination
• Response Coordination

Richard Emonds, Senior Development Agent, (860) 256-2746, e-mail

• Special Projects Co-ordinator
• Industry Outreach

Robert Damroth, Processing Technician, (860) 256-2749, e-mail

• Electronic Inquiries Intake
• Tourism Statistics Compilation
• AV Equipment Control
• Research Inquiries Fulfillment
• Tourism Webmaster
• Office Software Support

Creative, Publications, Special Events Development
Robert Gregson, (860) 256-2740, e-mail

• Creative Review
• Publication Supervision & Production
• Audio-Visuals/Material Development
• In-House Graphic Design
• Photography/ Image Supervision
• Publication editing
• Major Special Events Assistance
• Internet Development

Jean Hebert, (860) 256-2739, e-mail

• Editor, CT Vacation Guide and Special Event Calendar
• Publication Information and Editing

Sales Domestic/International
Joyce Fredericks, (860) 256-2743, e-mail

• Travel Trade Sales
• Group Tour Sales
• Trade Shows
• Convention/Meeting Asst.
• Auto Club Liaison

Business Development/Economic Cluster, Hospitality & Fulfillment Services
Rosemary Bove, (860) 256-2725, e-mail

• Information and Welcome Center program Supervision
• Tourism Liaison with DECD Cluster Division
• Business/DECD/CDA Liaison
• Industry Assistance
• Fulfillment Program Supervision
• Database Administration
• Postal Control & Supervision
• Hospitality Info. Coordination

Carole Gittings, (860) 256-2747, e-mail

• Literature System

Rena Calcaterra, (860) 256-2744, e-mail

• Challenge Grant Program
• Historic Assets Grant
• Liaison Connecticut Humanities Council
• Conference and Educational Development
• Association/Committee/
• Regional Business Liaison

Welcome/Visitor Information Program

• Mary Ellen Baranowsky, Welcome Center Coordinator, e-mail
  Danbury Ctr. (203) 731-2840, fax (203) 731-2841

• Dominic Carew, Welcome Center Coordinator, e-mail
  Darien Ctr. (203) 655-8289
  Greenwich Ctr. (203) 531-1902

• Steve Holthausen, Welcome Center Coordinator, e-mail                                       
  North Stonington Ctr. (860) 599-2056, Westbrook Ctr. (860) 399-8122

• Walter Desruisseau, West Willington Ctr. (860) 429-5602

• Laura Kramer, West Willington Ctr. (860) 429-5602

• Alfred Strong, Jr., North Stonington Ctr. (860) 599-2056

• Mark Wendheiser, Store Keeper Assistant, (860) 256-2750
  • In-Office Inventories
  • In-House Fulfillment Packaging
  • Traffic
  • Receiving